best dressed list

It wasn't easy to whittle down all the looks worn on Oscars red carpets to a bite-size list of the best dresses ever. But after much debate, we've come up with our personal faves from Oscars past. Here, a few of the brightest moments from the world's most famous red carpet. read more

Kerry Washington was just named best dressed woman in the WORLD by Vanity Fair magazine and after you see these images of her rocking the red carpet, I think you'll be pretty sure these looks are the reason why. This title from Vanity Fair pretty much seals the deal that this is Kerry Washington's breakout year, both professionally and personally. Here's why: she is the star of the massively popular ABC show Scandal, she just pulled off a super secret wedding to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and last week, she scored an Emmy nomination! Oh, and she found time to give a heartfelt commencement speech at her alma mater, George Washington University. Whew! Let's revisit a few of the looks that put Kerry into the top spot on the tony list: Kerry chose this high-low hemline dress with a neon orange train from Michael Kors for her appearance at the MTV Movie Awards. Kerry went with this gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards. At Vanity Fair's annual Oscar Party, Kerry turned heads in this beaded Miu Miu dress. Kerry clearly loves Miu Miu—she chose the designer for the Golden Globes as well! read more

Vogue's Best Dressed edition is set to hit news stands next week. In it, the magazine highlights ten of their current, favorite American style icons, including obvious picks such as Emma Stone and Solange Knowles and controversial types such as Kristen Stewart and Rooney Mara. In honor of the edition I've created my own best dressed list. Here are the top 5... read more

Forget hot pink Crocs and Disney princess pajamas--Suri Cruise's more-luxurious-than-thou wardrobe includes Christian Louboutin shoes and Ferragamo handbags, and has just landed her a top spot on the Glamour UK Best Dressed List, ahead of style-savvy celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker! read more

As the year gets under way, a whole new gaggle of style stars are poised to take center stage (and by center stage, we mean become our new source of outfit inspiration in 2011). What follows are the 11 lovely, chic and talented ladies you won't be able to help but notice: Their standout performances, incredible talent and fantastic personal style demand it! read more

While January Mondays can be pretty tough to take (the cold commutes! The now-what-do-I-wear morning frustrations! The-weekend's-gone regrets!) you've got to admit that being able to girl-out and chit-chat about the most recent fashions during National Red Carpet Dress Month makes things a teensy bit more bearable. So, start your morning off on the right foot by sizing up the gorgeous gowns at last night's Screen Actors Guild Awards. read more

I had a bad case of the Sunday blues earlier today (work tomorrow, the official end of summer next in a few days, the onset of black tights-wearing weather in T-minus six weeks = triple boo). Fortunately, the serotonin boost that comes with little red carpet outfit-spotting--aka my favorite spectator sport--cheered me right up. These lovely ladies made our Top 10 Emmy Awards Best Dressed List as soon as they hit the red carpet. See if you agree with our choices, after the jump. read more

Fine booze, 80s pop songs and George Clooney all get better with age. And after comparing last year's Emmy dresses with this year's red carpet scene, it seems like "celebrity style decisions" might be joining the list too, don't you think? read more

Confession: I haven't even worn the new wedge sandals I bought a couple of weeks ago in Europe yet, and already I'm aching for another spring pair. Instead, I've been satisfying my shoe fantasies in a recessionista-friendly way with luckytoes.com, a new website that's essentially shoe porn in its rawest form. read more

Fabulous fashion is always better when you've earned it, isn't it? Today's Best Dressed Reader, Cari, had her eye on a tartan DVF dress for ages until she finally scored it on sale. Check out her look and let us know what you think, after the jump. read more

There must be some kind of style bug going around in the Netherlands, because I just stepped off the plane from meeting some of the country's chicest women to find yet another in my inbox. Check out Today's Best Dressed Reader, and let us know what you think, after the jump. read more

When we asked you gals to submit photos of yourselves in your favorite way to wear a daytime dress, we never imagined there could be this much glamour before 8pm! Check out how Tramanh turns the Little Black Dress into a work wardrobe staple, after the jump. read more

We've been talking work wardrobe today, and even though I think I did a rather swell job of pulling together a chic little closet-ful of items for very little cash, Today's Best Dressed Reader did me one better by getting dressed for the office--adorably--for $14. read more

I have to say, being out in L.A. for the Oscar awards has been such a surreal experience. It's so much pressure getting dressed for the red carpet--I don't know how Angelina, Anne and everyone else do it day in and day out! read more

I don't know about you, but the Oscars are kind of hard for me to watch. From the too-personal "So, like, you've gotta be dating a lot, right?" queries Ryan Seacrest throws out to the confused red carpet crowd to the skin crawlingly uncomfortable shots (Jolie to Aniston, Aniston to Pitt, Pitt to Mayer), there are so many awkward moments that sometimes while watching the awards show, I have to switch to the Food Network for a few stress-free seconds. (Bless you Emeril!) read more

Time to pop open a bottle of red wine, banish your boyfriend to the other room with some fantasy football nonsense to keep him occupied, and practice your best Joan Rivers impersonations, ladies. All of this season's plush scarlet carpets have led here. It's time to talk Oscar fashion! read more

After the glitzy Golden Globes and the sartorial extravaganza that was the Screen Actors Guild Awards, I can understand if you’re feel a little red carpet fatigue coming on. But buck up! The best is yet to come! The big O—the Oscars that is—arrives in T-minus 15 days and today we’ve got the Grammy Awards to suss out. Cast your vote in the "evening gown" category after the jump. read more

When it comes to red carpet dressing, fashion people tend to have very different ideas than the rest of the world about what looks good. (Remember Rachel Zoe agonizing over a dress for Jen Garner? "If people don't get it, it'll be my head..."). A one shoulder velvet trash bag? J'adore! A goddess gown with an Edwardian collar? C'est parfait! read more

Okay, so a bustier probably isn't the most understated item in one's wardrobe. But Today's Best Dressed Reader, Tamia, challenged herself to incorporate one into her look with a bit more subtlety, a bit less flash. Check out the super-chic results (and let us know what you think!), after the jump. read more

Today's Best Dressed Reader, Melissa from Southern California, nails the look that Jenny Humphrey couldn't quite pull off--the biker-jacket-plaid-black-sunglasses-tough-girl ensemble that still manages to be totally femme. Check it out, after the jump. read more